I love my Sig P226 .40S&W with my Galco Royal Gaurd. But that usually requires the "colder" week or so that we get in Miami to cover up properly, being that i'm 5'8" and 130lbs. Usually it's my Glock 26 with the Galco UDC.

I'm looking to get a 1911 compact, any sugestions on one that someone may have that would recomend?

How big a pistol can you get away with on the ankle? I read a ridiculous detective book wherein the lead character carried a Beretta mini-Cougar in an ankle holster. He would have walked like an extra from NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD in reality.

I can't imagine a Texan considering an ankle holster. Your boot top gets in the way! Plus trying to pull the leg of your jeans up to clear your boot.

What I carry

If my clothing allows (jacket, coat) I have a P94(.40) with an IWB soft leather holster. Mostly I have a NAA .32 IWB using a flexible cell phone case. In the market for a 3" .40 that I would carry most of the time. Had a PT145 but the trigger pin broke at the range one day and never felt comfortable carrying it again.

I also live in Illinois, where we don't have the right to carry to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Anyways, that's a whole other thread. If I were you I wouldn't carry at all, anywhere, or anytime in Illinois. Not only is it illegal but you're screwed if you get caught. Just my opinion. Let's hope they pass some laws giving us our rights back, but I'm not setting my hopes too high

How secure are ankle holsters? Im thinking about getting a glock 30 or 36 but wear dress slacks with tucked in shirt everyday. Ive thought about a small keltec in the pocket but i think i want something in the .40-.45 range. I dont think a g36 would fit that nice in a dress slacks but I might get some intrigued looks from the ladies.